Henry Ford II High School vs Utica High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Ford II High School
Sterling Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students
Utica High School
Utica · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | Henry Ford II High School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Utica High School Utica, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 591 | #215 of 591 |
| National rank | #6257 of 16,910 | #7278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,663 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Utica |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford II High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 54.2).
- •Henry Ford II High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Henry Ford II High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Utica High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 40.5%).
- •Utica High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.0).
- •Henry Ford II High School is the larger school with 1,663 students compared with 1,391.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Ford II High School better than Utica High School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford II High School ranks higher (58.2 vs 54.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Henry Ford II High School and Utica High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Utica in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Ford II High School: 1,663. Utica High School: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Ford II High School and Utica High School rank in Michigan?
Henry Ford II High School is 181st of 591 and Utica High School is 215th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).